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100
"Summer" is usually these three months in the Northern Hemisphere.
June, July and August
100
A long journey in a car or truck across the country is called a...?
Road trip!
100
What do we call these in the USA?
Popsicles/Ice Pops
100
In which country did the Olympics start?
Greece
100
What is the name of this sport?
Diving
100
Name the Disney movie coming out this summer that is a live-action version of an animated movie set in Hawaii.
Lilo & Stitch
200
A watermelon is what percent water: 81%, 92%, or 99%?
92%
200
What park is called "The Happiest Place on Earth?" It opened in 1955.
Disneyland
200
This American summer food can be up to a foot long and traditionally comes with red and yellow condiments on top.
A hotdog/corndog
200
What five colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green & red
200
In tennis, what word means a score of zero (no points)?
Love
200
What is the highest-earning summer movie of all time? (a) Jaws (b) Raiders of the Lost Ark (c) Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)
Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)
300
July is named after this ancient Roman general.
Julius Caesar
300
What are these?
Palm trees
300
What holiday is this summer barbecue/cookout celebrating?
The 4th of July (Independence Day)
300
There were no Summer Olympics in 1940 and 1944. Why were they canceled?
Because of WWII.
300
This sport is called "America's pastime" and is most popular in the USA and the Dominican Republic.
Baseball
300
Name this musical:
Summer lovin', had me a blast
Summer lovin', happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
But uh, oh those summer nights!
Grease (1978)
400
What are the three zodiac signs of summer?
Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
400
This National Park in the United States is the 3rd most visited in the country. It spans more than 30 kilometers wide and is 1 kilometer deep.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona
400
What is America’s most popular ice cream flavor? (a) Vanilla (b) Chocolate (c) Strawberry
(b) Chocolate
400
Which of these sports has NOT been featured at the Olympics?
(a) Tug-of-War
(b) Rope Climbing
(c) Bowling
Answer: (c) Bowling
400
This sport shares its name with a place people go in the summer to swim and play.
Pool (A type of billiards game.) We play it on a pool table.
400
This famous summer musical group sings songs like:
Surfin' U.S.A, Wouldn't It Be Nice, God Only Knows, Kokomo
The Beach Boys
500
This toy was invented in the 1870's to be used as a pie plate. Now we just throw it around.
A frisbee (disco volador)
500
In 2024, what was the most visited country in the world?
France – 89.4 million visitors.
#2 and #3
- Spain – 83.7 million visitors.
- United States – 79.3 million visitors
500
This delicious summertime fruit is called rock melons in Australia. What are they known as in the U.S.?
Cantaloupes
500
The next Summer Olympics will happen in 2028. What city will they be in?
Los Angeles
500
The first exhibition of this beach sport happened in 1986 in Brazil.
Beach volleyball
500
This is a popular activity for young people in the summer. What type of event is this?
Coachella/Music Festival
600
What is the first day of summer this year (2025)? If you are within 3 days, I will give you points!
June 21st, 2025 (Saturday)
Correct answers: June 18th-24th
600
Name 3 of the hottest states in the United States.
You get 5 guesses.
Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Georgia
600
Be careful not to keep this toasty snack near the fire for too long or you'll end up with burnt sugar and sticky fingers! We eat this when camping.
Marshmallows/S'mores
600
Which athlete has the most Olympic medals of all time?
Michael Phelps (28)
600
Name 2 of the 3 highest paid athletes of all time (retired or active).
Michael Jordan $4.15B
Tiger Woods $2.79B
Cristiano Ronaldo $2.23B
600
Name 3 Elvis Presley songs.
Can't Help Falling in Love, Heartbreak Hotel, Was the One, Blue Suede Shoes, Burning Love, Don't Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be), When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again, Love Me, Too Much, All Shook Up, (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock